Free BTEC Level 3 Sports Coaching and Development Course in Weston-super-Mare. Classes run at Weston College Loxton Campus, full-time during the day. This free BTEC sports coaching and development course is for 16 to 18 year olds. The level 3 BTEC sports coaching and development qualification takes around two years to complete and covers the knowledge and practical skills needed to coach and develop sport at a range of levels. You'll study topics including coaching methods, sports development, anatomy and physiology, and how to plan and deliver sessions.
Who this course is for
Courses for 16-18 year olds
What you will learn
You'll develop practical coaching skills and learn how to plan and deliver sports sessions.
You'll study anatomy and physiology and how the body responds to exercise.
You'll learn how to analyse performance and give constructive feedback to participants.
You'll explore sports development principles and how sport is organised at local and national level.
You'll study leadership and communication skills needed to coach different groups.
You'll learn how to apply health and safety principles in a sports environment.
You'll develop your understanding of sports psychology and how it affects performance.
How you will learn
The BTEC National Extended Diploma is assessed through a mix of internal assignments and externally assessed units set by Pearson Edexcel. Internal assignments are completed throughout the course and marked by your tutors. External assessments are set and marked by Pearson Edexcel and taken at set points in the year. You'll learn through classroom sessions, practical coaching activities, and project work.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Weston College Loxton Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Sports coach, working with individuals or teams across a range of sports
Community sports development officer, promoting participation in local sport
Fitness instructor, delivering exercise sessions in gyms or leisure centres
PE teaching assistant, supporting physical education in schools
Sports administrator, coordinating programmes and events for clubs or organisations
Leisure centre assistant, supporting activities and facilities management
Youth sport coordinator, running sport programmes for young people
What you could study next
Level 4 HNC or Foundation Degree in Sports Coaching or Sports Science, for those wanting to deepen their subject knowledge at higher education level.
A degree in Sports Coaching, Sports Science, or Physical Education at university, which can open routes into teaching, elite coaching, or sports management.
A PGCE or School Direct programme if you want to qualify as a PE teacher.
